Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
Experience the delightful blend of flavors in this indulgent Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add cooked pasta and parsley, tossing to coat. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Garnish with additional parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 24 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipes